Optex Systems (OPXS) Competitors

Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) and 908 Devices (NASDAQ:MASS) are both small-cap measuring and control equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Do analysts rate OPXS or MASS?

908 Devices has a consensus target price of $5.33, indicating a potential downside of 19.85%. Given 908 Devices' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe 908 Devices is more favorable than Optex Systems.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Optex Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
908 Devices	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Which has more risk and volatility, OPXS or MASS?

Optex Systems has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 908 Devices has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Is OPXS or MASS more profitable?

Optex Systems has a net margin of 13.06% compared to 908 Devices' net margin of -28.80%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 25.10% beat 908 Devices' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Optex Systems	13.06%	25.10%	19.04%
908 Devices	-28.80%	-27.10%	-20.49%

Do institutionals & insiders believe in OPXS or MASS?

19.1% of Optex Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of 908 Devices shares are owned by institutional investors. 30.3% of Optex Systems shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.7% of 908 Devices shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Does the media prefer OPXS or MASS?

In the previous week, Optex Systems had 12 more articles in the media than 908 Devices. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Optex Systems and 3 mentions for 908 Devices. 908 Devices' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Optex Systems' score of 0.27 indicating that 908 Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Optex Systems	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
908 Devices	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has better earnings and valuation, OPXS or MASS?

Optex Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than 908 Devices. 908 Devices is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Optex Systems	$33.99M	2.42	$3.77M	$0.71	16.75
908 Devices	$59.63M	4.00	-$72.21M	-$0.54	-12.32

Summary

Optex Systems and 908 Devices tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.